{"title":"Greg Doran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg Doran\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating exploration of culture through his thought-provoking works. His writing weaves together a deep appreciation for the arts with an insightful view of human experience, inviting readers to engage with creativity on a profound level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith elements of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e, Doran's books traverse both physical and metaphorical landscapes, providing rich narratives that blend reflection and discovery. 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It also gives insights into key collaborations, including those with actors such as Judi Dench, David Tennant, Harriet Walter, Patrick Stewart, Simon Russell Beale, Paterson Joseph, and Doran's husband, the late Antony Sher, as well as seminal practitioners such as Cicely Berry, John Barton, and Terry Hands. The book also includes 16 striking pages with stills from some of the RSC plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Doran's account of this extraordinary journey, we see how \u003cem\u003eHenry VIII\u003c\/em\u003e, initially regarded as a poisoned chalice, became his lucky break; how the tragedy of 9\/11 unfolded during a matinee of \u003cem\u003eKing John\u003c\/em\u003e and how the language of the play went some way in helping to articulate the unfathomable; how a RSC supporter bequeathed their skull to the company to be used as Yorick in \u003cem\u003eHamlet\u003c\/em\u003e; how meeting Nelson Mandela inspired the production of \u003cem\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/em\u003e; how \u003cem\u003eFalstaff\u003c\/em\u003e was introduced to China for the very first time; and how arachnophobia informed the production of \u003cem\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book uniquely captures the excitement, energy, surprises, joys and agonies of working on these greatest of plays; sheds new light on these plays through Doran’s own research and discoveries made in the rehearsal room; and gives unprecedented access into the craft, life, and loves of this exceptional director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455661392108,"sku":"9781350457034","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/717pxOvgtFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774790034"},{"product_id":"my-shakespeare-by-greg-doran-9781350330191","title":"My Shakespeare","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE TIMES' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book charts the personal and professional journey of Greg Doran, Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2012 until 2022 and \"one of the great Shakespearians of his generation\" (\u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his illustrious career, Doran has directed or produced all of the plays within Shakespeare's First Folio—a milestone reached in the same year that the world celebrates the 400th anniversary of its original publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter looks at a different play, considering the choices made and weaving in both autobiographical detail and background on the RSC, as well as giving insights into key collaborations, including those with actors such as Judi Dench, David Tennant, Harriet Walter, Patrick Stewart, Simon Russell Beale, Paterson Joseph and Doran's husband, the late Antony Sher, as well as seminal practitioners such as Cicely Berry, John Barton and Terry Hands. 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